Unoffical empeg BBS

Quick Links: Empeg FAQ | RioCar.Org | Hijack | BigDisk Builder | jEmplode | emphatic
Repairs: Repairs

Topic Options
#298658 - 24/05/2007 01:04 Black Buttons - My $.02
bodybag
addict

Registered: 07/03/2002
Posts: 504
Loc: Southern California
I just wanted to make a quick post. I recently ordered and installed Black Buttons from Greenlights on one of my players. The button quality was incredible and exceeded my expectations ten-fold. Additionally, it absolutely transformed the appearance of my Empeg. What was starting to looked dated now looks as moderen as anything else I have.

The look is so good that I went ahead and bought sets for every player that I have (except the spare players I'm selling in the For Sale section).

If you have not done the button conversion I suggest you do. I'm specifically referring to Black buttons, at $17 a set you will not be sorry.

Thank you Greenlights for a great product and quick delivery!
_________________________
Bodybag - So Cal
Not a Whiner any more!!!

Top
#298659 - 24/05/2007 10:57 Re: Black Buttons - My $.02 [Re: bodybag]
wfaulk
carpal tunnel

Registered: 25/12/2000
Posts: 16706
Loc: Raleigh, NC US
I totally agree.
_________________________
Bitt Faulk

Top
#298660 - 24/05/2007 14:40 Re: Black Buttons - My $.02 [Re: bodybag]
tonyc
carpal tunnel

Registered: 27/06/1999
Posts: 7058
Loc: Pittsburgh, PA
Cool, just ordered a set. Definitely is a nice look.
_________________________
- Tony C
my empeg stuff

Top
#298661 - 24/05/2007 17:08 Re: Black Buttons - My $.02 [Re: tonyc]
bodybag
addict

Registered: 07/03/2002
Posts: 504
Loc: Southern California
This post is better with pictures:

_________________________
Bodybag - So Cal
Not a Whiner any more!!!

Top
#298662 - 24/05/2007 17:10 Re: Black Buttons - My $.02 [Re: bodybag]
Redrum
old hand

Registered: 17/01/2003
Posts: 998
Hummm $18 or a flat black can of paint.

What the hell, you can't take it with you.

Edit: Or 5 gallons of gas


Edited by Redrum (24/05/2007 17:13)

Top
#298663 - 24/05/2007 18:03 Re: Black Buttons - My $.02 [Re: Redrum]
canuckInOR
carpal tunnel

Registered: 13/02/2002
Posts: 3212
Loc: Portland, OR
Quote:
Hummm $18 or a flat black can of paint.

The can-of-paint solution was specifically mentioned by an Empeg high-muckety-muck, as not being a good idea, due to the very tight tolerances between the buttons and fascia. Adding a layer of paint could likely cause problems with buttons sticking. edit: Or maybe my memory misleads me -- the only thing I can find in a search is schofiel suggesting to paint buttons.

Me? I like the original buttons -- they match all the other knobs in my truck...

Top
#298664 - 24/05/2007 18:12 Re: Black Buttons - My $.02 [Re: canuckInOR]
tfabris
carpal tunnel

Registered: 20/12/1999
Posts: 31578
Loc: Seattle, WA
The kind of plastic that the buttons are made out of, the paint would rub off of the buttons fairly quickly with normal use.
_________________________
Tony Fabris

Top
#298665 - 30/05/2007 01:26 Re: Black Buttons - My $.02 [Re: bodybag]
FireFox31
pooh-bah

Registered: 19/09/2002
Posts: 2494
Loc: East Coast, USA


Thanks guys. I had just swapped in Stealth Buttons myself (though still with a loud Amber screen).

Painted buttons may get sticky and nasty, hurting the irreplaceable fascia. But dyed buttons............... I keep meaning to get to that experiment..... stay tuned.
_________________________
-
FireFox31
110gig MKIIa (30+80), Eutronix lights, 32 meg stacked RAM, Filener orange gel lens, Greenlights Lit Buttons green set

Top
#298666 - 05/06/2007 12:06 Re: Black Buttons - My $.02 [Re: FireFox31]
dcosta
enthusiast

Registered: 04/02/2002
Posts: 277
Loc: Massachussetts
Just got my black buttons in the mail...
can't wait to install them.
_________________________
__________ davecosta Hijacked 60GB MKIIa 2.0b13

Top
#298667 - 07/06/2007 15:45 Re: Black Buttons - My $.02 [Re: dcosta]
julf
veteran

Registered: 01/10/2001
Posts: 1307
Loc: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Likewise - just got mine! Many thanks!!

Top
#298668 - 28/10/2007 21:52 Re: Black Buttons - My $.02 [Re: bodybag]
dewdman42
member

Registered: 13/09/2000
Posts: 186
Thanks for letting us know. I just ordered a set. I agree it looks more modern with black. Wish the buttons were a little flatter black, but its ok. I'm looking forward to the brushed metal buttons if they ever make them.

Top